Foam is super nice to dampen noise from the keyboard and create a nicer sound while typing. I would recommend grabbing this if you're looking for a more emphasized and deeper noise.
Effective for getting a more muted quality in the sound while typing
Using foam as a sound dampener is an obligated add-on for regardless of whichever silly-buzzy term is being thrown carelessly ("thocky" & "creamy"... seriously? Huh. Let's see if my initiative to use "pleasantly pukey" gains any traction in the future... so dumb). But I digress, just know that by getting this kit you'll accomplish just that.
Let's be real, the CTRL integrated plate design creates a huge echo and ping sound when typing. I inherited a 1st gen CTRL from a buddy and was looking at options to make it sound more sturdy. After the gasket mount craze from other boards, the CTRL was almost unbearable. I received this kit and immediately installed it. It made a world of difference. Although it won't 100% remove the pings and echoes, it brings them down to a much more livable level. I think this is a mod you have to do.
I’ve been wanting to add foam inserts to my keyboard, and I bought a couple of these kits as soon as I saw them on Drop. I really like the result of adding the foam. It gave me a great excuse to disassemble my keyboard and clean everything. I enjoy this hobby!
Going into this "V1 upgrade" I wholly expected to be happy, but I was not anticipating how impressive the acoustic change would be. These few foam pads have completely revolutionized the feel of my V1 Ctrl. Everything about typing is now.. "Chunky-er" and robust; all the tinny notes and rattle are completely gone. Think about it like slamming the car door on a 1980's honda civic and then gently shutting the door on a rolls royce; the sound and the feel just oozes quality and craftsmanship (Which the original Ctrl had in spades already!)
Anyone out there with a V1 board I cannot recommend these foam inserts strongly enough!
If I was pressed for any sort of cons, maybe if you were really rough with the foam it might tear at the thin parts? But I had no issues.